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  • Page 1 D i g i t a l V e r s i o n R E V 0 3 - 1 3...
  • Page 2 RELM Wireless web site. We recommend joining our e-mail list to keep informed of updates and enhancements on all your RELM Wireless and BK Radio products. Visit us at: www.relm.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................... 1 FCC Requirements .................. 2 Information and Options ................ 8 Radio Controls ..................10 LCD Touch Screen ................12 Status Indicators ................. 13 Channel Information Display Options ..........15 Programmable Button and Menu Options ......... 17 Microphone Controls ................22 Function Selection ................
  • Page 5 Basic Operation ..................30 Trunking Channel Basic Operation ............ 32 Command Zone Operation ..............34 Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] ..........34 Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] ............ 35 Code Guard/NAC Operation ..............36 Code Guard Receive ................36 Code Guard Transmit ................. 36 Analog Squelch Control ..............
  • Page 6 Priority Scan [PSCN] ................44 Priority Channel Select [PRI] .............. 45 Vote Scan.................... 47 Zone Scan [ZSCN]................48 Zone Scan List [ZSC+] ................ 48 Encryption Operation ................50 Required Setup ................... 50 Transmit Secure [SEC] ............... 51 Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY] .......... 51 Encryption Keyset Selection [KEYST] ..........
  • Page 7 Keyset Picklist [KSET] ................ 58 Emergency Signaling ................59 Messaging Options ................60 Text Messaging [TXT] ................ 60 User Status Messaging [STS] ............64 Paging and Call Alert ................67 Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] ....67 Call Alert Paging [ALRT] ..............68 Radio Check [RCHK] .................
  • Page 8 Nuisance Channel Delete [NUIS] ............78 Repeater Talkaround [T/A] ..............79 Squelch Adjust [SQL] ................79 Surveillance Mode [SURV] ..............80 Transmit Digital [TXD] ................. 81 Transmit Power [PWR]................ 81 Versions ....................82 Zone Select ..................83 Keypad Programming Options ............84 Entering Programming Mode ..............
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  • Page 10: Introduction

    KNG Mobile Operation Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio from RELM Wireless. The KNG APCO Project 25 radio offers an array of programmable functionality to help radio users get the most out of their portable communications. Check with your RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications officer for information on the programmed functions of your radio prior to operation.

  • Page 11: Fcc Requirements

    FCC Requirements Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission prior to use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands.

  • Page 12: National And International Standards

    KNG Mobile Operation RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THE INFORMATION BELOW WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE National and International Standards NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions,...

  • Page 13: Federal Communications Commission Regulations

    Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your BK Radio 2-way radio has an RF - 4 -...

  • Page 14: Compliance With Rf Exposure Standards

    Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your BK Radio 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with...

  • Page 15: Industry Canada Compliance

    KNG Mobile Operation Industry Canada Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 Canada. RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.

  • Page 16: Contact Information

    KNG Mobile Operation Transmit only when persons around the vehicle are at least 3 feet (90 centimeters) away from the vehicle with a properly installed antenna. This separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed (according to installation instructions) externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in the standards listed above.

  • Page 17: Information And Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Information and Options Depending on model type, KNG radios operate in the VHF, UHF or 800MHz frequency band. Up to 2048 channels can be programmed into the radio. The channels may be divided into operating zones. Zones can be designated as standard operating zones or command zones. Command zones are made of up of channels selected from standard operating zones.
  • Page 18 KNG Mobile Operation Options Factory installed options are listed on a tag located on the back of your radio. Number Option KZA0154 110 Watt (M150 only) KZA0576 AES/DES Encryption KZA0580 Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) KZA0569 P25 Trunking KZA0592 Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP) KZA0589 GPS Tracking - 9 -...

  • Page 19: Radio Controls

    KNG Mobile Operation Radio Controls ON/OFF - Volume LCD Screen Menu Button Channel Select Emergency Button BK RADIO Ø Channel 16 Secure One 155.645 MHz SCAN ZONE Mic Jack USB Port Programmable Buttons Menu Navigation Menu Select Home Button On / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on/off button and a rotate volume knob.
  • Page 20 KNG Mobile Operation USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and configuring the radio with the Windows PC programming software. LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons.

  • Page 21: Lcd Touch Screen

    KNG Mobile Operation LCD Touch Screen KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display. The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by pressing the displayed icon.

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    KNG Mobile Operation Status Indicators Receiver Signal Strength RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog High Transmit Power Low Transmit Power P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel Selected channel is encrypted. Flashing when Rx incoming signal is encrypted ...
  • Page 23 KNG Mobile Operation Status Indicators Channel Scan On Zone Scan On Priority Scan On Dual Mode Scan On Repeater Talkaround Enabled Monitor Mode Open Audio Voice Mute Enabled - 14 -...

  • Page 24: Channel Information Display Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Channel Information Display Options NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor. Displayed information in conventional mode may differ from trunked channels. Channel Label Channel Label of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or Active Scanned Channel...
  • Page 25 KNG Mobile Operation Channel Information Display Options (cont.) NAC, TGID or Code Guard currently selected from the Pick List Selection* programmable Pick Lists Zone Label Label of Currently Selected Zone Zone # and Channel # Currently Selected Zone and Channel Numbers Zone Number Currently Selected Zone Number RX/TX Key...

  • Page 26: Programmable Button And Menu Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button and Menu Options NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text. SCAN SCAN = Active, = Inactive. Menu Button Label Trunk Conv Auxiliary 1/2/3 AUX1/2/3 Backlight LITE Call Alert ALRT Channel Add/Delete CHAN+/- Channel Scan SCAN Channel Scan List SCN+...
  • Page 27 KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button and Menu Options (cont) Menu Button Label Trunk Conv Dual Mode Scan List DSED Emergency Home Channel HOME Inhibit Keypad Programming Monitor Nuisance Delete Picklist - Rx CxCSS RXCG Picklist - Rx NAC RXNC Picklist - Talkgroup ID TGID (cont.) - 18 -...
  • Page 28 KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button and Menu Options (cont) Menu Button Label Trunk Conv Picklist - Tx CxCSS TXCG Picklist - Tx NAC TXNC Picklist-KEY* Picklist-KEYSET** KSET Priority Channel Priority Scan PSCN Radio Check RCHK Radio Info Rekey Request** RKEY Repeater Talkaround*** Site Display**** STDS...
  • Page 29 KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button and Menu Options (cont) Menu Button Label Trunk Conv Site Lock**** STLK Site Search**** STSR Squelch Adjust Surveillance Mode SURV Text Message Tx Digital/Analog TXAD Tx Power Tx Secure* Unihibit UNINH Unit Call UNIT User Status (cont.) - 20 -...
  • Page 30 KNG Mobile Operation Programmable Button and Menu Options (cont) Menu Button Label Trunk Conv Version Voice Mute*** MUTE Zeroize Keys* ZERO Zone Scan ZSCN Zone Scan List ZSC+ Zone Select ZONE Emergency button can only be assigned to the orange button. *Requires Encryption option.

  • Page 31: Microphone Controls

    KNG Mobile Operation Microphone Controls Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart Microphone. KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric keypad and a function select switch. Microphone Element Push-To-Talk WXYZ PQRS Alphanumeric Keypad Programmable...
  • Page 32 KNG Mobile Operation Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to transmit. Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth. Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone can be programmed via PC to access specific radio functions.

  • Page 33: Function Selection

    KNG Mobile Operation Function Selection Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone button selections or as part of a menu list. NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone. Touch Screen Selection To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen.

  • Page 34: Navigation Wheel Selection

    KNG Mobile Operation Navigation Wheel Selection The navigation wheel on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to toggle functions and access menu lists. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to open the menu or toggle the highlighted item.

  • Page 35: Menu Screen Selection

    KNG Mobile Operation Menu Screen Selection A list of additional functions are accessed by pressing the "MENU" button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and pressing OK. Ø Channel 16 Channel 16 Secure One Secure One 155.645 MHz 155.645 MHz SCAN ZONE Use the “PREV”...

  • Page 36: Exiting The Menu

    KNG Mobile Operation Use “ENTER” or "OK" to select the highlighted function. Ø 1: TX Secure Channel 16 2: Talkaround Secure One 3: Priority Channels 155.645 MHz 4: Versions PREV NEXT ENTER When selected, a menu for the function will show in the display. Use the “PREV”...

  • Page 37: Channel/Zone Selection Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Channel/Zone Selection Options The KNG can be programmed with up to 2048 individual channels. These channels can be divided into zones of one or more channels. Accessing a channel or zone depends on radio programming. Channels or zones can be selected using the channel/zone select knob, by an assigned button or menu item or by direct keypad entry.

  • Page 38: Direct Keypad Entry

    KNG Mobile Operation Use the Prev/Next or Up/Down buttons to scroll to the desired selection. Press "ENT" or "OK" to go to the highlighted zone or channel. Alternatively, the number keys of the KAA0290 microphone can be used to jump directly to the desired channel or zone.

  • Page 39: Basic Operation

    KNG Mobile Operation Basic Operation Receive Turn power on by pushing and releasing the Volume knob. The radio will beep, indicating that it has passed its self test and is operational. Set volume by pressing and holding the [MON] button, to hear squelch noise or by selecting “Monitor”...
  • Page 40 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone. The TX annunciator appears on the display and the red Transmit indicator illuminates while the PTT is pressed. Talk in a normal voice with the microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth.

  • Page 41: Trunking Channel Basic Operation

    KNG Mobile Operation Trunking Channel Basic Operation Some KNG radios are equipped with optional P25 Trunking capability. To determine if your radio is trunking compatible, remove the battery and check the Options Label near the top of the radio. “KZA0579” indicates the trunking option is installed. Trunking parameters and functions can only be programmed by qualified persons via PC.
  • Page 42 KNG Mobile Operation Transmitting When the PTT is pressed, a three beep Talk Permit Tone will be heard if the channel is available. If there is no channel available the radio will emit a tone and display “BUSY”. Release the PTT. The radio will remain in busy mode until the channel is available.

  • Page 43: Command Zone Operation

    KNG Mobile Operation Command Zone Operation The KNG radio allows construction of Command Zones drawn from any of the programmed channels in standard operating zones. Each zone is designated as a Standard Operating Zone or a Command Zone with the PC radio editor software. Building a Command Zone [CHAN+] To build a Command Zone the “Channel Add/Delete”...

  • Page 44: Editing A Command Zone [Chan-]

    KNG Mobile Operation Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-] When operating in a Command Zone, press the “CHAN-” button to remove the selected channel from the zone. When a channel is deleted, the display momentarily shows “Channel Deleted”, and the following channels move up in the list. For example, if channel 5 is deleted, channel 6 becomes the new channel 5, channel 7 becomes the new channel 6, etc.

  • Page 45: Code Guard/Nac Operation

    KNG Mobile Operation Code Guard/NAC Operation Conventional Channels Code Guard Receive Analog channels programmed with a receive code guard will be heard only when the proper carrier frequency and Code Guard value is received. Analog and mixed mode receive channels will also unmute, without the proper Code Guard being received, when the radio is in monitor mode.

  • Page 46: Analog Squelch Control

    KNG Mobile Operation Talk in a normal voice with the microphone one to two inches from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to stop transmitting. Analog Squelch Control Sub-audible signaling (CTCSS/CDCSS) is used to allow a group of radios to be selectively called in an analog system.
  • Page 47 KNG Mobile Operation When operating in Digital Mode, each channel can be programmed to use either Normal squelch or Selective squelch. Normal squelch is used to mimic analog operation. Signals are only qualified with the programmed NAC. TGIDs and P25 Unit IDs are ignored. Each digital channel is programmed with a receive NAC and a transmit NAC.

  • Page 48: Mixed Mode Operation

    KNG Mobile Operation Mixed Mode Operation Conventional Channels The receiver and transmitter are capable of operating in analog wide-band (25 kHz channel spacing), analog narrow-band (12.5 kHz channel spacing) and APCO Project 25 Digital Mode. Each channel’s Receive and Transmit Mode can be set independently as follows: Mode Analog Receive qualified analog signals only...
  • Page 49 KNG Mobile Operation Mixed Mode Talkback If Mixed Mode Talkback is enabled, transmissions initiated while hold time remains will be in the same mode as the received signal, if the signal was received on the Ready to Transmit (RTX) channel. Depending on programming, the RTX channel can be the main channel, a held scan or priority channel if Talkback Scan is enabled, or the Priority 1 channel if “TX on PR1”...

  • Page 50: Scan Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Scan Options Channel Scan [SCAN] Conventional Channels When on, Channel Scan monitors activity on the scan list channels in the currently operating zone. Scan operates only while the radio is not transmitting. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the symbol at the top of ...

  • Page 51: Channel Scan List [Scn+]

    KNG Mobile Operation Channel Scan List [SCN+] Conventional Channels The Channel Scan List allows the radio user to add or remove channels from the list of channels to be monitored while channel scanning. Channels designated as scan channels are identified by the  symbol at the top of the LCD display.

  • Page 52: Talkback Scan

    KNG Mobile Operation Talkback Scan Conventional Channels If your radio is programmed for Talkback Scan, press PTT while a channel is active or while scan delay time remains, you will be responding on the transmit frequency of the received channel. The "RX" indicator will be shown in the display while scan delay time remains.

  • Page 53: Dual Mode Scan List [Dsed]

    KNG Mobile Operation Dual Mode Scan List [DSED] Conventional and Trunking Channels Dual Mode Scan List must be assigned as a button or menu item in order to allow user viewing or editing of the dual scan channel list. Priority Scan/System Scan [PSCN] Conventional Channels Two channels can be designated as priority channels.

  • Page 54: Priority Channel Select [Pri]

    KNG Mobile Operation the top of the LCD display. When Priority Scan is on, the symbol will be shown. Priority Scan operation can be a switch or as a button or menu list item. Trunked Channels On trunked channels, the [PSCN] button is used to turn system scanning on or off. Priority Channel Select [PRI] Conventional Channels Depending on programming, priority channels can be radio-wide (System) or zone...
  • Page 55 KNG Mobile Operation Use Main - Uses the selected channel as the priority channel. Select - Assigns a specific channel as the priority channel. To assign a specific channel as a System Priority Channel, highlight “Select” and press the “ENTER” button. The Zone selection menu will be displayed.

  • Page 56: Vote Scan

    KNG Mobile Operation The Channel selection menu will be displayed. Highlight the desired channel and press the “ENTER” button to set the priority channel. The display will return to the main Priority Channel Select menu. Vote Scan Conventional Channels Channels in a multicast conventional systems can be added to the scan list and designated as “voted”...

  • Page 57: Zone Scan [Zscn]

    KNG Mobile Operation Zone Scan [ZSCN] Conventional Channels With Zone Scan enabled, the radio scans all programmed scan channels in zones designated as Zone Scan zones whenever Channel Scan is on. NOTE: Enabling Zone Scan while Channel Scan is off does not begin the scanning process.
  • Page 58 KNG Mobile Operation The Zone Scan List operation can be assigned as a button or menu list item. When Zone Scan List is assigned to a button [ZSC+], press the button to add or remove the currently operating zone from the scan list. When assigned as a menu item, open the menu and select the Zone you wish to add or remove from the scan list.

  • Page 59: Encryption Operation

    Radios that have the DES/AES factory option for encryption must have encryption keys loaded with an APCO Project 25 compatible key fill device such as the Motorola KVL 3000 Plus, using a BK Radio keyloader cable. The radio can hold up to 32 AES and/or DES keys.

  • Page 60: Transmit Secure [Sec]

    KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Secure [SEC] When SEC is on, encrypted channels programmed for switchable encryption will transmit an encrypted signal. NOTE: The SEC switch has no effect on channels programmed as Encrypted Only or Clear Only. Channels in the Ready-to-Transmit Encrypted mode will display the symbol on the top line of the LCD.

  • Page 61: Encryption Keyset Selection [Keyst]

    KNG Mobile Operation To change an encryption key, open the KEY menu. Programmed key labels will be displayed. Select the desired key and press “ENTER”. To return the key to the pre-programmed value select “Default”. If a key is selected that has not been programmed, the radio will emit a three beep tone and display “Key Fail”...

  • Page 62: Rekey Request [Rkey]

    KNG Mobile Operation Rekey Request [RKEY] OTAR equipped radios only. On radios equipped with over-the-air rekeying (OTAR), a radio user can manually request an encryption rekey from the Key Management Facility (KMF). For a radio to receive encryption keys or keysets over-the-air, the selected channel must be designated as an OTAR channel via PC programming.

  • Page 63: Keyset Viewing And Selecting [Kset]

    KNG Mobile Operation Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET] OTAR equipped radios only. The radio can hold up to 8 encryption keysets. Only one keyset can be active at any time. The radio will receive messages encrypted with any of the keys in any of the keysets, but transmit keys can only be selected from the active keyset.

  • Page 64: User Pick List Options

    KNG Mobile Operation User Pick List Options Conventional Channels The KNG provides users the ability to select and assign Pick List functions to specific channels. Pick List Options can be assigned to a programmed button or as menu list items. Available Pick List options include: Transmit Code Guards Receive Code Guards...

  • Page 65: Tx/Rx Cxcss Picklist [Txcg] [Rxcg]

    KNG Mobile Operation TX/RX CxCSS Picklist [TXCG] [RXCG] Conventional Analog or Mixed Mode Channels Selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard from the Pick List will assign the tone to the currently select analog or mixed-mode channel. User assigned Transmit and Receive Code Guards are selected independently. To change a Code Guard, open the RXCG or TXCG menu, select the desired tone and press “ENTER”.

  • Page 66: Talk Group Id Picklist [Tgid]

    KNG Mobile Operation Talk Group ID Picklist [TGID] Conventional Digital Channels Selecting a Talk Group ID from the Pick List will assign the TGID to the currently select channel. All other channels are unaffected. User selectable menu access can be assigned to a button or menu list item. Open the menu of available TGIDs.

  • Page 67: Keyset Picklist [Kset]

    KNG Mobile Operation Keyset Picklist [KSET] Digital or Mixed Mode Channels OTAR equipped radios only. Selecting a Keyset from the Pick List will cause the radio to use encryption keys from the selected Keyset. (See Encryption Operation) - 58 -...

  • Page 68: Emergency Signaling

    KNG Mobile Operation Emergency Signaling If programmed, the Orange button on the front panel is used to send an emergency call on the programmed Emergency channel. If emergency channel is assigned for digital operation, the emergency signal is broadcast using digital P25 protocol. If the assigned channel is analog, the emergency signal is broadcast using MDC protocol.

  • Page 69: Messaging Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Messaging Options Digital Conventional P25 channels can be programmed to send and receive text messages and radio status messages. Text messages can be selected from a pre-programmed list or manually entered using the radio keypad. Status messages are pre-programmed only. Text Messaging [TXT] Conventional Digital Channels Message types include predefined messages, manually entered messages or locally...
  • Page 70 KNG Mobile Operation Storing Messages To store a manually entered text message press the “TXT” button or select “Text Message” from the menu. Select “Store” from the menu an press “Enter”. Use the keypad to enter the desired message then press “Enter”. (See keypad character table) Select the storage slot for the message and press “Enter”...
  • Page 71 KNG Mobile Operation NOTE: When sending a predefined message the message ID is transmitted. The receiving radio will display the message programmed with the corresponding ID. If the receiving radio has no programmed message with the transmitted ID, “Text Message X” is displayed, where “X” is the received ID number. Manual Entry When “Manual Entry”...
  • Page 72 KNG Mobile Operation Message Acknowledgement When the text message has been received by the targeted radio, an alert tone will sound and the acknowledgment message will be displayed. Press “OK” or wait for five seconds to return to normal radio operation. If the targeted radio is unavailable, an alert tone will sound and the failed acknowledgement message will be displayed.

  • Page 73: User Status Messaging [Sts]

    KNG Mobile Operation Stored Messages Up to five messages can be programmed into the “Manual Entry List” and are accessed from the “Select Entry Type” menu. To store a manually entered text message press the “TXT” button or select “Text Message”...
  • Page 74 KNG Mobile Operation Select Status Message Press the “STS” button or select “Status Update” from the menu. From the “Select Status” menu, select the programmed message to send and press “Enter”. Select Message Type From the “Select Target Type” select the type of message to be sent. Unit - Send the message to an individual radio ID.
  • Page 75 KNG Mobile Operation Select “Enter” to manually enter the ID or “Select” to choose and ID from the pre- programmed talk group pick list. Dispatch - Select “Dispatch” to send a status message to a dispatch console. Message Acknowledgement If the message has been received by the targeted radio, an alert tone will sound and the acknowledgment message will be displayed.

  • Page 76: Paging And Call Alert

    KNG Mobile Operation Paging and Call Alert Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE] Conventional Analog Channels The KNG can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or MDC1200 pages on conventional analog channels. Receiving a page Select an analog or mixed-mode receive channel. Turn on “Voice Mute”...

  • Page 77: Call Alert Paging [Alrt]

    KNG Mobile Operation Call Alert Paging [ALRT] Digital Channels The KNG can be programmed to send and receive Call Alert messages on digital channels. Sending a Call Alert Press the “ALRT” button or open “Call Alert” from the menu. Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call”...

  • Page 78: Radio Check [Rchk]

    KNG Mobile Operation Receiving a Call Alert When a Call Alert is received, an alert tone will sound and the incoming unit ID or alias is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. The top display line will alternated between the programmed display information and a Call Alert Received message until.
  • Page 79 KNG Mobile Operation Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list alias’ for the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target ID and press “Enter” to send the query. Unit ID Select “Unit ID” to enter the P25 ID of the target radio. Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter”...

  • Page 80: Other Functions & Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Other Functions & Options Many operational features and functions can be programmed for user selection and control. Items can be programmed as touch-screen buttons or to the three buttons available on some microphone models. In addition to these quick set buttons, a menu of multiple functions can be accessed with a "MENU"...

  • Page 81: Cloning

    Conventional Zones The KNG Mobile radio can be set up to send or receive programmed information from other BK Radio products via a cloning cable available from RELM Wireless. Refer to the cloning cable instruction manual for cloning information between radios.
  • Page 82 KNG Mobile Operation To enable the lock function press the "LOCK" button or select "Control Lock" from the menu. Select the desired lockout setting and press "ENTER" When attempting to access a locked function the radio will display a message with instructions to disable Control Lock.

  • Page 83: Global Positioning [Gps]

    KNG Mobile Operation Global Positioning [GPS] Conventional Digital Channels Requires GPS Option KZA0589 To access GPS functions press the "GPS" button or select "GPS" form the menu. Viewing GPS information To view current coordinates open the GPS menu and select "GPS Information". After acquisition, the current location is displayed in degrees, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 84: Inhibit/Uninhibit [Inh]/Uinh]

    KNG Mobile Operation User Request To send GPS information, open the GPS menu and select "Transmit Request". From the Request menu select the desired target ID and press "Enter". Inhibit/Uninhibit [INH]/UINH] Conventional Digital Channels With “Inhibit” assigned to a button or menu function, a KNG Radio can temporarily disable other KNG radios using the targeted radio’s unit ID number.
  • Page 85 KNG Mobile Operation Select Target Radio Last Call Select “Last Call” to send the message to same radio you last sent an inhibit or uninhbit message. Press “SEND” to send the message. Call List Selecting “Call List” opens a list of alias’ from the pre-programmed Unit IDs. Select the desired target radio and press “SEND”...

  • Page 86: Keypad Programming

    KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Conventional Systems, Zones and Channels Much of the information stored in the KNG mobile radio can be edited using the KAA0290 Microphone. Four separate programming functions can be enabled with the PC Radio Editor software. Keypad programming selections can only be assigned as a menu item.

  • Page 87: Monitor [Mon]

    KNG Mobile Operation Monitor [MON] Conventional Channels There are three settings available for monitoring traffic on a selected channel. Off - Requires NAC or Tone. On - Monitors activity on selected frequency regardless of NAC or Tone. Open - Open Squelch. If assigned as a Touch Screen or function button, press the button to cycle On/Off.

  • Page 88: Repeater Talkaround [T/A]

    KNG Mobile Operation Repeater Talkaround [T/A] Conventional Channels In Repeater Talkaround (T/A) mode, the radio will transmit on the programmed receive frequency of the selected channel. When T/A is enabled the icon will be displayed on the top line of the LCD. NOTE: Channels programmed as receive only are not affected by the Talkaround selection.

  • Page 89: Surveillance Mode [Surv]

    KNG Mobile Operation Resetting Squelch Level Select "Reset Squelch" from the Squelch Adjust menu. Select which channels to return to factory set squelch setting. Selected Channel - Resets the selected channel. Selected Zone - Resets all channels in the current operating zone. All Channels - Resets all radio channels.

  • Page 90: Transmit Digital [Txd]

    KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Digital [TXD] Conventional Mixed Mode Channels When Transmit Digital is on, channels programmed for selectable transmit mode will transmit in digital mode. When off, mixed-mode channels transmit in analog mode. When transmitting in digital mode the display shows 'D' behind the TX indicator. In analog transmit, 'A"...

  • Page 91: Versions

    KNG Mobile Operation To change the transmit power setting, press the "PWR" button or select "Tx Power" from the menu and choose "High" or "Low". Press "ENTER" to set the selection. Versions Conventional and Trunked Channels Information about your radio can be viewed via the "Versions" menu item. To review the information, open the Versions menu.

  • Page 92: Zone Select

    KNG Mobile Operation Zone Select [ZONE] Conventional and Trunked Channels Zone Select allows the radio user to switch between programmed channel zones. The Zone Select operation can be assigned to a touch screen or menu list item or on a microphone function button. When Zone is assigned to the touch screen or as a microphone function button, press the button to open the menu of available zones.

  • Page 93: Keypad Programming Options

    KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Options Conventional Channels, Zones and Systems Only NOTE: Radio programming is to be performed only by authorized personnel. Any or all programmable functions are password protected to prevent unauthorized access. Programmable categories include Individual P25 ID Quick Call/Receive List, User Tone List, User NAC List, User Talk Group ID List and Keypad Programming of Channel, Zone, Global and System parameters.

  • Page 94: Keypad Programming

    KNG Mobile Operation Keypad Programming Keypad programming consists of four sections: Global - Settings that apply to all systems, zones and channels. System - Applies to all conventional zone settings. Zone - Settings that apply only to the selected zone. Channel - Channel specific information such as frequencies, tones, etc.

  • Page 95: User Password

    KNG Mobile Operation Displayed Information Information displayed on the three programmable display lines can be edited by selecting Top Line, Middle Line or Bottom Line from the Global menu. Use the up/down buttons to select the desired displayed information for each line. Alternating Display Information All three display lines can be programmed to alternate displayed information.

  • Page 96: Programming System Parameters

    KNG Mobile Operation Dual Speaker When this option is on, audio is available on both the internal speaker and the speaker microphone speaker when attached. Control Lockouts Control lock with the "Lock All Controls" selection can be edited from the "Control Lockouts"...
  • Page 97 KNG Mobile Operation System Priority 1 Channel A priority channel can be assigned on a system wide basis. If allowed, a system priority channel will be monitored during priority scan regardless of the currently operating zone. When set to "Off", the Priority 1 Channel is designated by the currently selected zone setting.
  • Page 98 KNG Mobile Operation System Priority 2 Channel A priority channel can be assigned on a system wide basis. If allowed, a system priority channel will be monitored during priority scan regardless of the currently operation zone. When set to "Off", the Priority 2 Channel is designated by the currently selected zone setting.

  • Page 99: Programming Zone Parameters

    KNG Mobile Operation P25 Unit ID The radio's P25 ID can be edited by selecting "P25 Unit ID". Select "CLEAR" to reset the ID. Use the microphone keypad to enter the new ID. To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the digit to change.
  • Page 100 KNG Mobile Operation Delete Zone When selected the list of available zones Ø Delete Zone is displayed. Choose the zone you wish to delete. Channel 16 1: ZONE 1 When a zone is removed all subsequent Secure One 2: ZONE 2 zones move up one spot.
  • Page 101 KNG Mobile Operation To edit zone parameters select "Zone" from Ø Select Zone the Keypad Programming menu. Channel 16 1: Zone 1 Label Use "PREV" and/or "NEXT" to select the Secure One 2: Zone 2 Label zone to be programmed. 155.645 MHz ...
  • Page 102 KNG Mobile Operation Zone Label Ø Zone Label Select "CLEAR" to reset the label. Use Channel 16 the microphone keypad to enter a new alphanumeric label. Secure One Zone 1 Label 155.645 MHz To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV"...
  • Page 103 KNG Mobile Operation When set to "Use Main" the channel Ø Zone 1 P1 Channel selected by the channel knob is the Priority Channel 16 1: Channel 1 Label 1 channel. Secure One 2: Channel 2 Label Choose "Select" to designate a specific 155.645 MHz ...
  • Page 104 KNG Mobile Operation Zone Priority 2 Channel Ø Zone 1 P2 Channel A priority channel can be assigned on a Channel 16 zone basis. If allowed, a system priority Secure One Use Main channel will be monitored during priority 155.645 MHz ...

  • Page 105: Programming Channel Parameters

    KNG Mobile Operation DTMF Overdial Ø DTMF Overdial If DTMF Overdial is "On", DTMF tones can Channel 16  Off be generated during transmit. Press the Secure One microphone keypad during PTT to send a the DTMF tone. Use the radio touchscreen 155.645 MHz to send A, B, C or D characters.
  • Page 106 KNG Mobile Operation Delete Channel When selected, the list of programmed zones is displayed. Choose the zone of the you wish to delete. Then select the channel from the list. channel Edit Channel Programmable Channel Parameters include: Ø 1: Global Channel Label 2: System Channel 16...
  • Page 107 KNG Mobile Operation Accessing Channel Parameters Ø Select Zone To edit channel parameters select "Channel" Channel 16 1: Zone 1 Label from the Keypad Programming menu. Secure One 2: Zone 2 Label Use "PREV" and/or "NEXT" to select the 155.645 MHz ...
  • Page 108 KNG Mobile Operation Channel Label Ø Channel Label Select "CLEAR" to reset the label. Use Channel 16 the microphone keypad to enter a new Secure One Channel 1 Label alphanumeric label. 155.645 MHz To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV"...
  • Page 109 KNG Mobile Operation Receive Mode Ø Rx Mode Use "PREV" and/or "NEXT" to select the Channel 16 Analog desired mode. Secure One Digital Press "ENTER" to set the selection and 155.645 MHz  Mixed return to the previous step. PREV NEXT ENTER Receive CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard...
  • Page 110 KNG Mobile Operation Receive CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (cont.) To enter a CTCSS tone, select "Tone" form Ø Rx Guard the menu. Channel 16 Select "CLEAR" to reset the tone to all Secure One 123.0 Hz zeros. Use the microphone keypad to enter a 155.645 MHz new frequency.
  • Page 111 KNG Mobile Operation Receive Network Access Code Ø Rx NAC Receiver NACs only apply to digital or mixed Channel 16  Enter $293 mode operation. NACs are programmed as Secure One Select  three digit hexadecimal numbers. $F7E and 155.645 MHz $F7F are invalid NACs.
  • Page 112 KNG Mobile Operation Receive Network Access Code (cont.) To select a NAC from the programmed Ø Rx NAC picklist, choose "Select" form the menu. Channel 16 NAC-01 $123 Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Secure One NAC-02 $456 desired NAC or press the number buttons ...

  • Page 113: Low Power

    KNG Mobile Operation Analog Bandwidth Ø Bandwidth Bandwidth selection applies only to analog Channel 16  Narrowband operation. Digital operation is always Secure One Wideband  narrowband regardless of setting. 155.645 MHz Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to select Narrowband or Wideband. PREV NEXT ENTER...
  • Page 114 KNG Mobile Operation Transmit Frequency Ø Tx Frequency Select "CLEAR" to reset the frequency to all Channel 16 zeros. Use the microphone keypad to enter Secure One 151.62500 MHz a new frequency. 155.645 MHz To edit individual digits select "EDIT". Use "PREV"...
  • Page 115 Transmit CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard Ø Tx Guard Transmit Code Guards only apply to analog Channel 16  Off or mixed mode operation. Code Guards can Secure One Tone: 123.0 Hz  be subaudible tones or digital codes. 155.645 MHz Digital: ...
  • Page 116 Transmit CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (cont.) To enter a CDCSS value, select "Digital" Ø Tx Guard form the menu. Channel 16 Select "CLEAR" to reset the tone to all Secure One D000- zeros. Use the microphone keypad to enter a  Digital 155.645 MHz new tone.
  • Page 117 Transmit Network Access Code (cont.) To program a NAC, select "ENTER". Ø Tx NAC Select "CLEAR" to reset the NAC to all Channel 16 zeros. Use the microphone keypad to enter a new three digit value. Secure One  Digital To edit individual digits select "EDIT".
  • Page 118 Talk Group ID Ø TGID The Talk Group ID applies only to digital Channel 16  Enter: or mixed mode operation. Secure One Select:  TGID can be programmed from 1 to 155.645 MHz 65535. PREV NEXT ENTER To program a TGID, select "ENTER". Ø...
  • Page 119 Talk Group ID (cont.) To select a TGID from the programmed Ø TGID picklist, choose "Select" form the menu. Channel 16 TGID-01 1 Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight Secure One TGID-02 2 the desired TGID or press the microphone number buttons to go 155.645 MHz ...

  • Page 120: Call List Programming

    Call List Programming To program the P25 Unit-to-Unit call list, select "Call List" from the Keypad programming menu. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight Ø Program Call List the desired Call List item or press the Channel 16 number buttons on the microphone to ...
  • Page 121 Programming the Unit Call Label Ø Call ID Label Select "CLEAR" to reset the label. Use Channel 16 the microphone keypad to enter a new Secure One Channel 1 Label label. 155.645 MHz To edit individual characters select "EDIT". Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the character to change.

  • Page 122: Code Guard Picklist Programming

    Code Guard Picklist Programming To program the User Selectable Code Guard List, select "User Tones" from the Keypad programming menu. Ø Code Guard Picklist Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Code Guard to be programmed or Channel 16 CG-01 123.0 Hz press the number buttons on the Secure One...
  • Page 123 CTCSS Tone Ø To enter a CTCSS tone, select "Tone" Code Guard Picklist form the menu. Channel 16 Select "CLEAR" to reset the tone to all Secure One 123.0 Hz zeros. Use the microphone keypad to 155.645 MHz enter a new frequency. To edit individual digits select "EDIT".

  • Page 124: Nac Picklist Programming

    NAC Picklist Programming To program the User Selectable NAC List, select "User NACs" from the Keypad programming menu. NACs are programmed as three digit hexadecimal numbers. $F7E and $F7F are invalid NACs. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight the Ø NAC Picklist NAC to be programmed or press the Channel 16...
  • Page 125 Talkgroup ID Picklist Programming To program the User Selectable TGID List, select "User TGIDs" from the Keypad programming menu. Use "PREV" and "NEXT" to highlight Ø TGID Picklist the TGID to be programmed or press Channel 16 TGID-01 7890 the number buttons on the microphone to go directly to a picklist slot.
  • Page 126 Notes: - 117 -...
  • Page 127 INDEX DEL .............18 Alphanumeric Keypad .........17 DSP ............82 DTMF ........16, 23, 67, 96 Backlight ............71 Bandwidth ...........97, 104 Emergency ........10, 18, 59, 74 BSP ............82 Encryption ...... 9, 16, 50, 55, 57, 82 Busy Channel ........31, 36 Encryption Key ......16, 50, 51, 57 Call List..15, 62, 65, 68, 70, 76, 77, 84, 111 FCC ..............
  • Page 128 Industry Canada ........... 6 NAC ...... 16, 18, 36, 56, 77, 84, 102 Narrowband..........104 Navigation Wheel ..... 24 ,25, 26, 73 Keypad Programming....18, 56, 77, 84, Nuisance Channel ........78 85, 111 Keyset........19, 52, 54, 58 P1 ........... 13, 44, 93 P2 ...........
  • Page 129 SURV ............20 Surveillance ......... 20, 80 Radio Controls ........... 10 Receive Frequency ......79, 97, 99 Receive Mode ........97, 100 T/A ...............19 Rekey ......... 9, 19, 50, 53 Tactical OTAR ..........54 RKEY ............19 Talkaround ........14, 19, 79 RXA .............13 Talkback Scan ........
  • Page 130 ZSC+ ............21 ZSCN ............21 UNIT ............20 Unit Call .........20, 65, 112 USB Port ..........10-11 User Password ........85-86 Versions ............. 82 Vote Scan ............47 Wideband ..........104 ZERO ............21 Zeroize ..........21, 54 ZONE ............21 Zone Scan ........14, 21,48-49 Zone Select ......

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